‘Frost/Nixon’ Download and Reviews

December 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, History

“Frost/Nixon” Movie Details

Frost/Nixon tagline: 400 million people were waiting for the truth.
Frost/Nixon - DVD Cover

Frost/Nixon DVD Cover

Actors:
Jason Ciok Brian
Albert Miranda Airport Traveller
Kevin Bacon Jack Brennan
Mickie Banyas Fina Sanchez
Jay Bird Protester
Gene Boyer Himself
Michael Patrick Breen Houston Ballroom Diner
Scott Bryson John Bryson
Carl Burhanan Himself
Shawn Card Smith House Photographer
Paul Caroul Edward Cox
Kaine Bennett Charleston Sydney TV Director
William M. Connor Premiere Reporter #2
Joe Fedio Secret Service Agent
Geoffrey Gould Burt’s TV programme producer
Directors: Ron Howard
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 out of 31,884 votes

“Frost/Nixon” Movie Review

“Frost/Nixon” Plot Summary

A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.

Absolutely Brilliant

As a teenager in Australia when Nixon resigned, I didn’t really understand the impact of his actions at the time. It’s only later that I’ve come to believe in his betrayal not just of American politics but of all democracies that have the same fundamental beliefs

So I went to see this film with some anticipation and was not disappointed. If Ron Howard was not considered a great director before, then surely he must be after this. The greatest problem with filming stage plays is overcoming the sense of ’staticness’. But Howard’s superb use of different camera techniques which allow both a sense of movement but do not distract from the stunning acting performances

Whilst Frank Langella is quite rightly getting a lot of attention for his remarkable performance (he manages to humanise Nixon, a feat I would have thought impossible), do not dismiss Michael Sheen’s mesmerising effort as David Frost. Both men inhabit their characters, not just play them

The support cast is excellent; Kevin Bacon reminds me of Eastwood at times and they are the best roles Oliver Platt and Sam Rockwell have had in a while

A masterpiece.

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‘The Lake House’ Download and Reviews

September 1, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Fantasy, Romance

“The Lake House” Movie Details

The Lake House tagline: How do you hold on to someone you’ve never met?
The Lake House - DVD Cover

The Lake House DVD Cover

Actors:
Keanu Reeves Alex Wyler
Sandra Bullock Kate Forster
Christopher Plummer Simon Wyler
Shohreh Aghdashloo Anna Klyczynski
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Henry Wyler
Willeke van Ammelrooy Kate’s Mother
Dylan Walsh Morgan
Lynn Collins Mona
Mike Bacarella Mulhern
Kevin Brennan Waiter
Frank Caeti Cove Patron
Scott Elias Doug
Lori Ann Gerdisch ICU Nurse
Michael Andrew Gorman Cove Bartender
Jennifer Kern Nurse
Directors: Alejandro Agresti
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 out of 33,960 votes

“The Lake House” Movie Review

“The Lake House” Plot Summary

A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging love letters with its former resident, a frustrated architect. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it’s too late.

I loved it

I really did not know what to expect when I went to the movies today. Ithought the premise just did not seem believable. However, the movie was so well done that you did not care. You did not care to understand how the letters in the mailbox got to Alex or Kate. It was a great romantic movie. I am a true romantic at heart and love great romances. I wondered if this story was ever a book. I love to read and think that it would make a great read. I feel in love with the characters and their stories. I can truly say that you are sitting on the edge of your seat, anticipating that moment that they will actually meet. The scene where they danced in the yard was beautiful. The music selections were a good choice. Bring along a box of Kleenexes – you may find yourself needing it to wipe the tears away. I highly recommend the movie!

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